There is something just so perfect about a sleeping baby. Unfortunately this shot wasn't from today... Having Grayson has in general been a whole different ball game to the other two boys - he's mostly happy and chilled, and most of all, he actually SLEEPS! It's amazing! (If you've ever had an unsettled baby who doesn't sleep, you just can't express how life changing this one thing is!!) Today has given me a bit of deja vu back to some of Zachy's early days though... Writhing in pain while he's feeding, not sleeping at all, getting more and more overtired... 😣 Not much fun for anyone! He's had similar reactions when I've cheated and eaten a bit of dairy, so we definitely know that's a no go zone, but I can't work out what's triggered it this time. Fingers crossed it's out of his/my system soon and my happy little boy can return!

Low Chemical or ‘Failsafe’ meals don’t need to be bland and boring.
This easy dinner is ‘low’ to ‘moderate’ on the food chemical scale, aside from the rocket, which you could omit if you were super- sensitive to salicylates and amines.
It contains fresh salmon, lightly cooked; asparagus, cabbage, carrot, cucumber and a sprinkle of parsley.
If a Low FODMAP diet has given you some relief but you still have symptoms, it may be worth speaking to an APD / RD who specializes in food intolerance to see if the Failsafe Diet is right for you.
#failsafe#failsafediet#chemicalfreefood#foodchemicals#foodintolerance#foodintolerances

Porridge again! Not the prettiest picture but oh I enjoyed this so much. My first bowl of porridge in nearly 3 months and it was so, so good. I added raw cacao and some coconut chocolate milk, 1/2 chopped banana, ground linseed and flaked almonds. I'll know by tomorrow whether it was a good idea or not 😂 have also had some tentative eggs and am going full carbonara at dinner to check if we are in the clear with eggs too - I would be so happy to have oats and eggs back on my menu! #porridge#eggs#breastfeeding#happymama#yummy#breakfast#foodintolerances

Went to @morrisons tonight and there were so many new free from items! Plus they had labels on shelves for stuff that hadn’t arrived in to stock yet, I was amazed how much new stuff there was. The supermarkets have really upped their free from game in 2018!

10 foods that have been very useful in my vegan journey & in the last few months since expanding my diet after 15 months breastfeeding on a Total elimination diet! I’m still breastfeeding but have transitioned to vegan due to being sick of so much meat, but I need to get my protein intake correct as I don’t think I’m getting enough! Of course I’m also eating a wide variety of fresh fruit , vegetables, legumes, tahini, & have re introduced nuts & I like buckwheat pasta #skinsolutionswithangela#goingvegan#normalisebreastfeeding#vegan#foodintolerances#motherhood#mumlife

Guess what’s back in the menu for Mr 3!? BACON AND EGGS!! Yaaaasssss!!!!
We are all Unbelievably excited by this one! To make cooking easier and to ensure he didn’t feel left out at home we have been eating from the list of foods Mr 3 could eat so we have been on the elimination diet with him from day one. We are having a B&E breakfast this morning to celebrate our small wins as Mr 3 had so many things added back into his diet as of yesterday’s appointment!
Pork
Capsicum
Eggplant
Soya bean
Tofu
Olive oil
Eggs
Lamb
It doesn’t look like much but added with what is already on the list - I can certainly make more with this list than I could before!
Foods he is still to avoid
Tomato
Dairy (except butter)
Gluten
Wheat
Soy milk (not from soya bean - what?! Huh!? Still don’t quite understand the soy stuff?)
Nut milks
Rice milk
Veal
I have a feeling the dairy and gluten components may be the culprits but will see how we go at testing in his next appointment in mid Jan?
So excited about our bacon and eggs!!! YAYAYAYYAYAYYAY!
#savvysanestrongmumma#sane#strong#foodintolerances#eliminationdiet#canberrafood#canberraallergymums#allergies#intolerances#food#diet#youarewhatyoueat#baconandeggs#breakfast#farmfresheggsfromnonna

YOU KNOW when something is wrong with your body. It may be physically obvious like the left pic, or not obvious at all like the right pic, but YOU know something is wrong. Shit’s just weird. LITERALLY SHIT IS WEIRD.
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That’s me right now. After a 5 year reduction of #IBS and #SIBO symptoms, they are coming back. I’ve gained 5 lbs in a month. My face is breaking out. #reynaudssyndrome is haunting me again. I have heartburn and my stomach is enthusiastic IF you know what I mean (and I think you do).
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I’ve got some theories as to why my symptoms have been triggered but who knows for sure. I do know #pepperminttea is my new BFF. Maybe I’ll do @lyngenetplan’s #eliminationdiet again? I need my doctor @kylemeyernd to move back to Atlanta BUT HE WON’T HE’S SO RUDE. I just need to figure this shit out.
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Do you notice subtle changes in your body? Do you take action or brush it off?
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#allytroutIBS#allytroutLSA#allytrout#foodintolerances#lowfodmap#irritablebowelsyndrome

My gastroenterologist have me on a probiotic regimen Because I suffer from #Ibs aka #irritablebowelsyndrome And I’m not taking xifaxan anymore. And let me tell ibs Is not just ‘trapped wind’ It is so much more.
Its not being able to sleep due to the cramps. Its a bloated belly. Its wanting to eat but scared of what will happen. Its a constant heating pad just for the slight relief. Its lying on the floor with your legs in the air Its not being able to go about your daily life. IT SUCKS. But i found this product @GENESIS-today 🍃 Fiber Probiotic 🍃 ☝🏻Superfoods, Fiber, fruits and vegetables, organic greens, immunity support, digestive support and under 50 cal and less than 10 carbs - can’t pass it up! Perfect way to start your morning #genesistoday

BLOATING 😲.
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The 2nd most common complaint I hear from my female clients.....after unintended weight gain.
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Bloating can be as simple as swallowing too much air, or can be the sign of significant gut microbiome imbalances.
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How do we tease this out?.
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🌀Start with looking at your diet....
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🌀What food or foods exacerbates this situation?.
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🌀Common mild bloating can occur with sugarless foods, like gum, sugar alcohols (not sugar or an alcohol, BTW), carbonated beverages, or even rushing meals.
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🌀Unaddressed food intolerances or sensitivities, like gluten, grains, dairy, sugar, or even sensitivities to healthy foods like sweet potatoes, carrots or my beloved (and much missed) avocado 🤪.
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🌀OR More concerning imbalances like H.pylori, candida or even SIBO.....these all require diligent testing and a practitioner well versed in testing modalities, like the GI-MAP. Accept NO others.
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I will be going LIVE today on my personal FB page....and possibly simultaneously on IG live as well to discuss these issues in greater detail.
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LMK if you want to learn more!! 🌀🌀🌀

Basil pesto makes greens taste 👌🏼👌🏼. I prepped like 20 half cup servings of basil pesto at the beginning of the semester to freeze, and somehow I only have a few left. I might have an addiction. Ready for garden season 2019. 😂
Happy snow day, grammers.

I'm finally beginning to get my nerve up to try #scratchbaking again. I mean, it's only been two years since I figured out this gluten and dairy intolerance, so it's about time, right?!? I made two variations of this cake last night, which was inspired by a recipe at #glutenfreeandmore . This one turned out great; the other one not so much. But I learned a great deal about how different flours work... Sooooo, WIN! A very special thanks to my long time #glutenfree friend @jozlyndavis who told me I could do it!! 😘
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1 ½ cups gluten free oat flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon allspice
3 eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
¼ cup maple syrup
Approximately ¼ cup apple cider
1 medium apple, cored and shredded (skin on)
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1. Preheat oven to 350°F
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3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk gluten free oatmeal flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Add eggs, oil, and maple syrup. Stir in the shredded apple. Add apple cider, as needed, to give extra moisture to the batter. You don't want it to be dry. It should look like the top pan in the second photo, not the bottom pan (which turned out crumbly and horrible). .
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#glutenfree#dairyfree#baking#foodintolerances#lifeafterwhole30#kitchenexpirements#homebaked#nottoosweet#holidaybaking#braeburnapple#highaltitudebaking

🎉BIRTHDAY WEEK GIVEAWAY!🎉
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I just couldn’t wait any longer to announce that @erbertandgerberts and I partnered together so that 5 lucky people will win 5, yes that’s right, FIVE sandwiches EACH for you and your friends!!🥪 Erbs & Gerbs gets it when it comes to cross contamination- not to mention their gluten free bread is sooooo soft! Here’s how to enter👇🏻
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1.) Follow @bloatedbelly_co & @erbertandgerberts
2.) Tag 4 friends on this post that you’ll share your free sandwiches with
3.) Go subscribe to my my blog bloatedbellyco.com & read my latest post “Erbs & Gerbs Gluten Friendly Menu”💗
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Winners will be announced on my birthday: Sunday Nov. 18th! 🎈Must be in the US to win. Xoxo!

While waiting to see an Immunologist, I self-funded an IgG Type III allergy/intolerance test and IgE blood serum environmental allergy test.
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IgE allergies to environmental or food allergens will cause an acute response and are ‘allergies’ that may cause anaphylaxis. This is also what allergies a skin prick test will show, usually done in clinic by an allergy specialist.👆🏻pic3
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My skin prick test results from my Immunologist were the same as the blood serum IgE tests results done by ImuPro.👌🏻 I start Immunotherapy desensitisation for these allergies next year.👍🏻
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IgG (type lll allergy) intolerances/sensitivities can cause delayed reactions from mild to severe over several days, so can be really difficult to detect. Food intolerances/sensitivities can be problematic for the digestive system and can also cause other unwanted symptoms such as; eczema, headaches, migraines and fatigue etc.
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A few foods showed as sensitivities for me in the IgG test results. I did feel an improvement soon after removing those foods from my diet and adding alternatives back in.🥚🥛🥜🍞🥖
It will be interesting to have the blood test repeated after a period of time to see if the sensitivities have reduced. 🤔
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Another test I had done was a Diamine Oxidase (DAO) which showed a low level of the enzyme DAO; needed to break down histamine (indicative of histamine intolerance). I have found the Histame supplement helpful if I consume high histamine foods, although my Immunologist recommends to completely avoid these foods. Nooo!🙈🥑🍫☕️🥂🧀
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All in all I have found allergy testing to be very helpful in improving my health.👌🏻
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Have you had allergy testing and if so what are your allergies and/or intolerances?
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ImuPro have been providing diagnostic testing to Australia & New Zealand for over 10 years for delayed IgG food intolerances (Type III Allergy). They offer support, guidance and reliable diagnostics made in Germany by a leading developer of test solutions for clinical diagnostics and food & feed analysis.
ImuPro IgG food intolerance testing has been available in Germany since 2000 and is now available in over 40 countries worldwide.’
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Non-sponsored personal post.
Not medical advice.

Is there any better start to the day than yoga & a smoothie? Nothing makes me feel more grounded & energised 💫
This is my 🍓🌿berry-tox smoothie🌿🍓... loaded with berries, greens, coriander & a dash of #chlorella . Whilst I love Spirulina in my usual smoothie, I’ve been mixing it up with chlorella in this one as it chelates heavy metals. Studies show it can remove 70-90% of lead, mercury & aluminium! Of course doses & consistency are important considerations for these results, but still worth including from time to time. I was also doing a little research and found chlorella also has been shown to reduce high blood pressure, lower serum cholesterol, speed up wound healing & enhance immunity! Busy little powder (it’s actually a #seaweed ). Can’t wait to share this powerful little smoothie blend with you in my eBook that centres around supporting your bodies natural healing wisdom 🌱 Looks like it will be out in time for Christmas 🤞❤️